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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.18, 1,237.74 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.18, 1,237.74 and 277.35 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.18 : 1,237.74 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.18/1,237.74 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.18x = 1,237.74 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.18x = 343,287.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,287.19/825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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